[QUOTE=Itellthejokes;11898256]Hello
I have been offered a position at Cathay as DEFO
Obviously the assignment of fleet is a mystery until you’ve officially started.
Has anyone who has started recently had there fleet preference awarded or is it just what you get ?
No. Company used to ask. Recently no one got what they wanted, there were complaints, so the company fixed this by not asking.
How many hours a month can I expect on each fleet type ? Realistically I want to know where am I going to make the most money with extra flying ?
No real idea. Company doesn't publish an hour break down. Plan on living off basic salary (which the company can change at their sole discretion, no notice given), don't assume you will get any flight duty pay. The 747 is doing stuff all, so guys digging into savings to live. A330 only pilots working hard - min days off each month and sometimes your 1 off in 7 is down route - so don't expect to see family or friends. 777 not doing much. A350 only struggling to keep current. Company normally 9always) screws up crewing levels (Captains flying relief, FOs working as SOs, pilots hitting 900 hour limit but other pilots below threshold on same fleet). It does swing around over time.
What does an average roster look like ?
No such thing as an average roster.
Do you have any ability to push back against a fleet type opting for your preferred choice ?
No. There is no push back on ANYTHING. Company attitude is very much 'this is our train set, if you don't like it, leave'. You will be bonded, even though this is illegal in HKG.
Good luck.